Grounds Equipment Mechanic - Largo Golf Course

Largo•Largo, FL

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

Skilled work in the repair and maintenance of light duty gasoline and diesel powered mechanical and hydraulic activated equipment and vehicles used in the care of landscape at city facilities and on municipal golf courses. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of various pieces of equipment in both the Golf Course and the Parks Divisions. Work is performed with considerable independence within well established guidelines. Position reports to a Parks Supervisor or Greens Superintendent.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and two (2) years experience in the maintenance of pumps, valves, motors and/or controls for lawn mowers, tractors, weed eaters, etc.; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Valid Driver's License
Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the maintenance of small engines
Ability to make inspections, perform trouble-shooting diagnosis, and repair small engines
Ability to read meters, service manuals, and charts accurately and maintain records
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to input, access, and retrieve data from a computer
Proficiency with wrenches, files, grinders, floor jacks, welders, cutting torches, drills, screw drivers and other tools as required.

Nice To Haves

May repair electric golf cars as required
May do minor welding work incidental to completing on site repair of equipment
Participates in manufacturer or industry specific training or certification classes as available and authorized

Responsibilities

Trouble shoots computer management systems on all mowers and spray equipment
Diagnoses and repairs hydraulic systems, brakes, compact diesel engines, compact gas engines, equipment electrical systems, cutting reels, chemical spray equipment, trimmers, saws, and edgers
Develops and maintains the filing system and forms to include expenditures for the maintenance and repair of equipment
Inspects grounds equipment such as hand and power driven lawn mowers, light duty tractors and utility vehicles, trap rake machines, verticut equipment, aerifiers, fertilizer spreaders, sod cutters, vacuums, hydraulic systems and other related equipment
Makes adjustments to equipment in accordance with manufacturers' specifications; remove, repairs, or replaces parts on equipment, sharpens reels and grinds bed knives for mowers
Replaces fan and drive belts, spark plugs, points, sets timing and adjusts carburetors
Performs minor equipment service tasks such as lubrication, changing oil or fuel filters and motor oils and adding or changing transmission and differential lubricants
May repair electric golf cars as required
May do minor welding work incidental to completing on site repair of equipment
Retrieves dead or stranded equipment in the field
Participates in manufacturer or industry specific training or certification classes as available and authorized
Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
Champions a high performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
Follows suggested procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance
Supports honest and transparent decision-making
Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required.
As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.